Andrew Lawless

Founder of The High Performance Consultant Academy

Andrew Lawless is the visionary founder of the High Performance Consultant Academy, where he pioneered an AI-First Strategy that transforms how boutique consulting firms operate and scale. His methodology helps consultants harness AI to automate workflows, enhance client deliverables, and create premium service offerings that command higher rates.

His groundbreaking contributions to the consulting industry have earned him prestigious recognition, including the Kolbe Professional Award and an Honorary Fellowship from the Society for Technical Communicators. This rare fellowship, awarded to only 44 individuals since 1974, places him in the company of luminaries such as World Wide Web inventor Sir Timothy Berners-Lee and actor Alan Alda, acknowledging his exceptional impact on knowledge-based industries and unwavering commitment to advancing women leadership in business.

As an authority on AI-driven consulting models, Andrew guides firms in implementing practical AI solutions that streamline operations while maintaining exceptional service quality. His expertise and influence extend to the highest levels of government, having testified before the US Senate on the critical role of professional development in US economic security, and his work has been recognized by the White House.

Through the Academy's programs, Andrew has helped countless consultants transition from traditional service models to AI-enhanced practices that deliver greater value to clients while requiring less manual effort. His approach focuses on sustainable growth through strategic AI adoption, positioning consultants to thrive in an AI-transformed business future.

Opening Session

AI Power Shifts for Consultants

Andrew Lawless

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM CT

Will AI make consultants obsolete in 2025? Not if you're prepared. In this opening session, discover how consultants are already leveraging AI to transform their practices, pricing, and client relationships.

Visionary Strategy Session 

The Consultant's AI-First Manifesto

Andrew Lawless

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CT

Feeling like AI is both your biggest opportunity and threat as a consultant? You're not alone.

In this game-changing session, discover how to turn AI from a potential competitor into your secret weapon. Learn to craft a unique consulting signature that no algorithm can match while using AI to deliver insights that will make your clients say 'Wow.'

You'll master the art of blending AI's analytical power with your irreplaceable human wisdom. 

Key Takeaways

1. Transform standard consulting projects into high-value experiences.
2. Scale your impact without sacrificing the personal connection your clients treasure.
3. Build trust in an AI-enhanced practice that puts relationships first.

Who Should Attend?

This session is perfect for consultants and service-based business owners who:

• Are excited about AI but unsure how to integrate it ethically and effectively.
• Struggle to maintain transparency with clients about AI implementation.
• Want to stay ahead of rapid AI developments in consulting.

Why You Can't Miss This

If you're ready to embrace an AI-First mindset while maintaining the heart of consulting, this session is crucial. You'll master the art of integrating AI's power with irreplaceable human wisdom, creating a practice that's both technologically advanced and deeply human-centered.

Implementation Strategy Session 

Be in 10 Places at Once With AI Avatars

Andrew Lawless

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM CT

Imagine attending client meetings, pitching to new leads, and running workshops simultaneously - without being physically present.

This session reveals how forward-thinking consultants leverage AI technology to transform their practices and reach unprecedented scale.

You'll discover practical strategies for deploying AI-powered digital twins who can conduct client meetings, deliver workshops, and handle routine consultations with your distinctive approach and expertise.

Key Takeaways

1. Make your digital twin look, move, and speak like you.
2. Serve your clients at scale with your digital twin. And, yes, they'll know it's your digital twin, and they'll love it.
3. Be in 100 Zoom meetings simultaneously with digital twins who think, talk, and make decisions like you.

Who Should Attend

Ideal for niche consultants, boutique firm leaders, and business advisors who are struggling with time management and bandwidth limitations and are seeking innovative ways to package and deliver their expertise to:

• Scale without adding headcount.
• Reach beyond geographic and time constraints
• Maintain high-touch service while growing their client base.
• Build a more sustainable and lifestyle-friendly practice model.
•  Experiment with AI-powered automation.

Why You Can't Miss This

Whether you're looking to double your client base or reclaim your time, this session provides the blueprint for building a future-proof consulting practice. Don't let your competitors be the first to master this game-changing approach to service delivery.